Harlem Globetrotters make visit to Seattle area

By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on February 16, 2013 6:09 PM

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO/SEATTLEPI.COM

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Harlem Globetrotter Crash climbs on the backboard during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Crash climbs on the backboard during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

Brayden Hester, 13, of Gig Harbor, works on spinning the ball on his finger during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Brayden Hester, 13, of Gig Harbor, works on spinning the ball on his finger during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson dribbles while on his knees during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson dribbles while on his knees during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Hacksaw Hall dunks two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Hacksaw Hall dunks two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled ... more

Brandon Arpacilar, 7, works on dribbling two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Brandon Arpacilar, 7, works on dribbling two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

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Harlem Globetrotter Hi-Lite Bruton greets fan Hunter Hamre, 4, with his dad Shane Hamre during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Hi-Lite Bruton greets fan Hunter Hamre, 4, with his dad Shane Hamre during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The ... more

Harlem Globetrotters player Cheese Chisholm celebrates making a four pointer during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotters player Cheese Chisholm celebrates making a four pointer during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Mighty Mitchell keeps the ball away from an opponent during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Mighty Mitchell keeps the ball away from an opponent during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also ... more

Harlem Globetrotter "Crash" dunks the ball during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter "Crash" dunks the ball during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in ... more

Kids shoot baskets during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Kids shoot baskets during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on ... more

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Spectators practice their tricks during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Spectators practice their tricks during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson slams the ball during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson slams the ball during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson hangs from the rim during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson hangs from the rim during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson dribbles two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson dribbles two balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

Bradley Baltazar, 10, spins a ball during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Bradley Baltazar, 10, spins a ball during halftime of a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson passes the balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Ant Atkinson passes the balls during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Mighty Mitchell keeps the ball away from an opponent during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Mighty Mitchell keeps the ball away from an opponent during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also ... more

Globie falls to the floor during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Globie falls to the floor during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday ... more

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Harlem Globetrotter Hi-Lite Bruton gets the ire of an audience member after swiping her purse during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Hi-Lite Bruton gets the ire of an audience member after swiping her purse during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The ... more

Harlem Globetrotter Crash meditates on the backboard during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Crash meditates on the backboard during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more

People wait in line during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

People wait in line during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Harlem Globetrotter Cheese Chisholm mimics a photographer during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances scheduled in Everett on Sunday (Feb. 17th) and Seattle on Monday (Feb. 18th) during their tour of the area. less

Harlem Globetrotter Cheese Chisholm mimics a photographer during a performance of the Harlem Globetrotters on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Showare Center in Kent. The Globetrotters also have performances ... more